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by slapthecat
Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:20 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: Subfloor replacement?
Replies: 9
Views: 13275

Re: Subfloor replacement?

Ok - to follow up: I sent an email to AIrstream about the brake light. The part number is 510809. You can order from any Airstream dealer. Need to call on monday... As for the floor - what I've found is strips of a hard board - Luann? - running lengthwise under the wood in the grooves of the van flo...
by slapthecat
Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:05 am
Forum: Interior
Topic: What material is shower surround? Anyone painted it?
Replies: 3
Views: 5947

Re: What material is shower surround? Anyone painted it?

I just picked up a can of Krylon Fusion to try out, so that's wonderful news!

Ok. Clean and prep and prep and clean. This will be interesting!
by slapthecat
Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:03 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Rain water seeping under refrigerator.
Replies: 6
Views: 9065

Re: Rain water seeping under refrigerator.

I'm currently redoing the back of my van due to a leak from the brake light above the back doors. Looking for extended damage, I found that the shelf under the fridge was COMPLETELY destroyed. It doesn't look like that water made it to the floor, so I don't think that contributed to my problem, but ...
by slapthecat
Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: What material is shower surround? Anyone painted it?
Replies: 3
Views: 5947

What material is shower surround? Anyone painted it?

What material is the surround above the shower (the corner pieces) - is that plastic?
Would like to paint it a nice clean shiny white... anyone try this yet? What did you use?
by slapthecat
Mon Apr 21, 2014 1:03 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Subfloor replacement?
Replies: 9
Views: 13275

Subfloor replacement?

Has anyone replaced the subfloor in the B190? What started as a replacement tub has developed into a backend redesign. It appears the brake light above the back doors was not sealed - all the wood around the back (underneath the vinyl shower walls) and the back closet were waterlogged. That all came...
by slapthecat
Mon Mar 31, 2014 3:14 pm
Forum: Basic Questions
Topic: A cover?
Replies: 4
Views: 7939

Re: A cover?

I've wondered about this myself. I've seen RV covers available pretty much everywhere - not too expensive, and I've seen some have a side access panel for getting in and out of the RV without taking the cover off. "Camping World" has a pretty good selection to look at. http://www.campingwo...
by slapthecat
Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: Generators
Topic: *excessive* vibration
Replies: 1
Views: 5774

*excessive* vibration

When I bought my '90 van, I was told that the generator had excessive vibration. "You wouldn't be able to sit on the couch while it's running". They weren't kidding! Noise level isn't the issue - the entire cabin shakes, almost violently. Run it for 5 mins and your feet will vibrate for 15...
by slapthecat
Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Fusible Link gauge - help?!!?
Replies: 1
Views: 3647

Re: Alternator Fusible Link gauge - help?!!?

Just an update for anyone running into this same problem down the line... I wasn't able to get any definitive information. Went to the local Ford dealership - even they don't have records going back that far! Talking to a knowledgeable individual at Autozone, I decided to try a 16ga fusible link (he...
by slapthecat
Wed Feb 12, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Fusible Link gauge - help?!!?
Replies: 1
Views: 3647

Alternator Fusible Link gauge - help?!!?

I've just recently purchased a 1990 B190. There's a 30amp blade fuse under the hood that keeps popping - looks like it's inline with the alternator cable, and is supposed to be a fusible link instead of a fuse. From what I'm reading about fusible links, they're color coded for their gauge. Wondering...
by slapthecat
Sun Jan 19, 2014 11:46 pm
Forum: New to the site
Topic: Orlando FL B190!
Replies: 2
Views: 4806

Orlando FL B190!

Just picked up a 1990 B190 in GREAT condition. Very little inside cleanup, could definitely use a paint job, but the engine is sound. Bought in Mississippi and took it on an 800mile trek to Orlando with a (very cold!) evening at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama. Looking forward to hooking up a mot...